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Question 1

A bone that is broken in multiple places is described as a/an:

A

Impacted/Compacted fracture

B

Closed/Simple fracture

C

Spiral fracture

D

Open/Compound fracture

E

Comminuted fracture

Question 1 Explanation:

A comminuted fracture describes a bone that has broken into multiple pieces.

Question 2

The combining form "an/o" refers to the:

A

Colon

B

Large Intestine

C

Opening

D

Ankle

E

Anus

Question 2 Explanation:

The combining form "an/o" refers to the anus.

Question 3

The proper course of action for dealing with a patient who has a suspected bone fracture in an extremity is to:

A

administer activated charcoal

B

test the affected extremity's range of motion

C

prevent movement of the injured area and schedule an x-ray

D

lay the patient flat on his or her back

E

provide the patient with a source of sugar

Question 3 Explanation:

The proper course of action for dealing with a patient who has a suspected bone fracture in an extremity is to prevent movement of the injured area and schedule an x-ray so that a definitive diagnosis of the injury can be made.

Question 4

Spasm of which cranial nerve causes Trigeminal neuralgia?

A

V

B

II

C

III

D

IV

E

XII

Question 4 Explanation:

Trigeminal neuralgia can be described as severe spasm of cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).

Question 5

The average life span of erythrocytes (red blood cells):

A

2-4 days

B

100-120 days

C

25-30 days

D

365 days

E

180-200 days

Question 5 Explanation:

The average life span of erythrocytes (red blood cells) is 100-120 days.

Question 6

This sublayer of the epidermis (outermost layer) consists of layers of dead cells full of keratin:

A

Stratum granulosum

B

None of the given answers are correct

C

Stratum corneum

D

Stratum spinosum

E

Stratum basale

Question 6 Explanation:

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and consists of layers of dead keratinocytes (corneocytes) full of keratin.

Question 7

Which of the following is a combining form meaning "kidney"?

A

Gloss/o

B

Ureter/o

C

Nephr/o

D

Pyel/o

E

Lith/o

Question 7 Explanation:

"Nephr/o" is a combining form meaning "kidney."

Question 8

Plaques and tangles of brain tissue accompanied by dementia are common hallmarks of:

A

Huntington's disease

B

Parkinson's disease

C

Epilepsy

D

Alzheimer's disease

E

Frontal Lobe Dementia

Question 8 Explanation:

Alzheimer's disease is a terminal illness and the most common form of dementia. Hallmarks of the condition are plaques and tangles of brain tissue.

Question 9

Which of the following prefixes means "half"?

A

Nulli-

B

Bi-

C

Hemi-

D

Tri-

E

Quadr-

Question 9 Explanation:

The prefix "hemi-" means "half"

Question 10

Which of the following is appropriate when communicating with a child?

A

Reinforce parental interaction with the child

B

Comfort the child by telling them the procedure will not hurt

C

Tell the child what to do during the examination

D

Pick up the child

E

None of the given answers are correct

Question 10 Explanation:

When communicating with a child, it is appropriate to reinforce parental interaction with the child. The other options are not appropriate actions when dealing with a child.

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